Development Manager

Creative Commons is looking for a writing-savvy, detail-oriented, and proactive Development Manager to manage and help grow our portfolio of funders. The Development Manager will report to the Director of Development. They will be primarily responsible for grant writing and administration, prospect research, and donor administration and communications.

The Development Manager will:

• Provide support on implementation of the annual revenue plan and fundraising activities, including grant writing, donor cultivation, sponsorships, major gifts, email communications, and special events.
• Oversee the range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage proposals and reports to foundation, government, and corporate sources.
• Conduct thorough prospect research of current and prospective funders.
• Manage the fundraising database (Salesforce) and systems (Classy, MailChimp), data entry, and gift processing; maintain and monitor accurate grant calendars and organizational files for all funders and prospects.
• Provide support on management of donor communications, including a quarterly newsletter, direct mail campaign, email solicitations, and other case-by-case correspondences.
• Conduct cultivation calls and meetings alongside the Director of Development, CEO, and other key CC staff members on a case by case basis.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and CC team to build, improve, and streamline proposal and administration workflows, boilerplate language, and evaluation and reporting practices.
• Travel with organization leadership, as needed, to provide support during in-person donor meetings.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as needed.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years nonprofit experience with a focus on grant writing, grants management, corporate giving, and/or digital fundraising.
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundation, government, and corporate prospecting practices, grantmaking and reporting cycles, proposal writing, and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
• Outstanding writing and communication skills in English with a knack for translating complex concepts and jargon into simple, easy to understand language.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (or other CRMs), Excel, and Asana.
• Experience developing fundraising campaigns on email marketing platforms with know-how in A/B testing, segmentation, and targeting; familiarity with Classy and Mailchimp are highly desired.
• Ability to balance deadlines and near-term projects while advancing long-lead efforts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams across different areas of subject matter expertise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and task follow-through.
• An interest in CC’s work and legacy, and passion for issues related to open access.
• Ability and enthusiasm for working in a fully remote and independent environment.

Diversity

We believe that diverse teams build better organizations and better services. Applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities, are very welcome. Creative Commons works openly as part of a global community, guided by collaboratively developed codes of conduct and anti-harassment policies.

Work Environment & Location

Creative Commons is made up of a group of people passionate about open access. We have been a fully-distributed organization since 2015— we have no central office. This position is in a remote working environment. You must be located in the United States or Canada. We require our team to be available for collaboration, meetings, and calls between 15:00-19:00 UTC (that’s 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Mountain, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Central, and 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific). You must have reasonable mobility for necessary global travel and high-speed broadband access. A laptop and peripherals are supplied.

Salary & Benefits

Creative Commons is a leading non-profit employer, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health and wellness plans, annual retirement contributions, and a positive, supportive work environment. The base salary range for this position is $80,000-90,000 $ USD, commensurate with relevant skills and experience.

Perks include:

• Retirement Savings Plan
• A generous sick and vacation day policy
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness Fridays: We shut down one Friday per month
• A week-long holiday closure
• Professional development budget
• A monthly phone and internet stipend of $50USD each
• Home office budget

Culture and traditions

We are a team of about 20 people, all passionate about open access and the potential it holds. We’re friendly and warm, and care deeply about our mission. We do our best to meet for an in-person week of team building at least once a year.

Application details

https://creativecommons.org/mission/opportunities/development-manager/

The application review process will start mid to late January 2025, and candidates will be assessed on a rolling basis.